BIDU
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Baidu Inc. (BIDU) closed at $145.93 as of 2026-02-02, trading 29.1% above its 200-week moving average of $113.03. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from 35.6% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 62, indicating neutral momentum.
Over the past 1022 weeks of data, BIDU has crossed below its 200-week moving average 16 times. On average, these episodes lasted 26 weeks. Historically, investors who bought BIDU at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +37.3%.
With a market cap of $50.9 billion, BIDU is a large-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 42.8%, which is notably high. Return on equity stands at 3.1%. The stock trades at 1.3x book value.
Over the past 19.7 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in BIDU would have grown to $1952, compared to $776 for the S&P 500. That represents an annualized return of 16.3% vs 11.0% for the index — confirming BIDU as a market-beating investment and the kind of quality company where buying during 200-week moving average touches has historically been rewarded.
Free cash flow has been growing at a 13.5% compound annual rate, with 4 consecutive years of positive cash generation.
Growth of $100: BIDU vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After BIDU Crosses Below the Line?
Across 16 historical episodes, buying BIDU when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +29.7% after 12 months (median +22.0%), compared to +19.5% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 67% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +66.5% vs +33.3% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment BIDU crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
BIDU has crossed below its 200-week MA 16 times with an average 1-year return of +37.3% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2008 | Mar 2009 | 16 | 36.2% | +279.4% | +1195.0% |
| Dec 2012 | Dec 2012 | 1 | 2.1% | +88.8% | +63.3% |
| Feb 2013 | Jul 2013 | 22 | 14.6% | +77.6% | +54.7% |
| Aug 2015 | Oct 2015 | 9 | 12.9% | +16.1% | -4.6% |
| Feb 2016 | Feb 2016 | 2 | 8.4% | +20.5% | +0.4% |
| May 2016 | May 2016 | 1 | 1.7% | +17.0% | -8.7% |
| Jun 2016 | Aug 2016 | 7 | 3.4% | +6.9% | -10.3% |
| Oct 2016 | Jan 2017 | 9 | 5.7% | +44.0% | -13.0% |
| Jan 2017 | Jan 2017 | 2 | 0.5% | +47.6% | -15.9% |
| Feb 2017 | May 2017 | 11 | 5.5% | +43.1% | -16.7% |
| Jun 2017 | Jul 2017 | 5 | 4.6% | +45.6% | -19.4% |
| Oct 2018 | Dec 2020 | 113 | 51.2% | -45.9% | -24.0% |
| Jul 2021 | Mar 2023 | 86 | 46.7% | -18.9% | -15.5% |
| Apr 2023 | Jul 2023 | 15 | 16.6% | -24.2% | +13.3% |
| Aug 2023 | Sep 2025 | 109 | 43.4% | -38.3% | +5.8% |
| Nov 2025 | Nov 2025 | 1 | 2.2% | N/A | +31.5% |
| Average | 26 | — | +37.3% | — |
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of Friday close, 2026-02-02